Connect You Too (Connectu2) has been busy helping the community get out and about during April 2023.

In April 2023, we did a total of 1726 trips with a total of 71,143 service kms. Our popular destinations included 45 trips to Ballina; 58 trips to Coffs Harbour; 14 trips to the Gold Coast; 383 trips to Grafton; 69 trips to Lismore and 208 trips to the Yamba/Maclean area.

We managed to get the community to 877 Specialist and GP appointments; 85 hospital visits (Day Surgery drop off/pick-up); 209 social trips & 425 shopping trips.

Our Meals on Wheels service based in Iluka delivered 676 meals and 247 desserts during April 2023. We were able to do welfare checks, have a quick chat and help our customers see a friendly face.

If you need help with transport or meals, call Connect You Too at Townsend on 6645 3200 to see if you qualify for any subsidies or assistance. Also, don’t forget to log onto our website and investigate all that is offered – www.connectu2.org.au

Rebecca Spence